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Colombia’s Protests Could Create an Opening for the Center

As politicians on the left and right fuel polarization, signs of an appetite for centrist politics are starting to show.

The first female mayor of Tumaco, María Emilsen Angulo took office just in time for a global pandemic.

AS/COA hosted a conversation with the President of Colombia, who discussed his country’s efforts to prevent Amazon deforestation.

Addressing the ongoing unrest will require courage and change

The tax reform sparking unrest aims to expand social protections for some Colombians.

El plan de Duque de ampliar las protecciones para los venezolanos podría sentar un precedente en la región.

Duque’s plan to expand protections for Venezuelans could set a precedent for the region.

With 97% of Latin American kids out of class, some criminal groups see a bonanza in recruitment.

Another mass killing shows the need for a greater civilian role in policing.

COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.

The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.

The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.

The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.

“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”